Influencer Director

We Are Social•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We Are Social is looking for an Influencer Director to help grow and implement influencer relationships and brand partnerships. The qualified candidate will bring creative thinking, strategic support overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple campaigns while optimizing operational profitability. Your goal is to champion "out-of-the-box" talent integrations that elevate brand partnerships while mentoring the next generation of agency leaders.

Requirements

8+ years experience in a creative agency working in social, with experience managing influencer relations
Articulate and present confidently to both clients and internal teams
A curiosity for the brightest and best in social, and translating this into brilliant creative and editorial executions
Someone obsessed with the internet and how online culture shapes the world around us
Natural curiosity and understanding of consumer behaviors and mindset in social
A strategic and analytical mindset to solve complex problems and develop data-driven campaigns

Nice To Haves

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, execution, and measurement of talent and influencer marketing campaigns
Lead and motivate the team, by providing clear direction, and facilitating effective communication within the team
Liaising with internal teams to create and coordinate ‘big picture’ marketing strategies that work across different channels
Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers, talent agencies and management companies
Provide constructive feedback on both internal and external content, fostering open communication, and collaborating on revisions
Possess out-of-the-box thinking to bring new ideas and ways of incorporating talent into brand campaigns and programming
Contribute to the development of staff plans to ensure resource optimization and profitability
Strategically use AI platforms to automate workstreams, refine talent searches, and analyze data

Benefits

Passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide
Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
Agency summer days
Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
Regular team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations
Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist, guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.